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BMI: 166 cm, 70 kg

BMI 25.4

Overweight · 166 cm (5 ft 5 in), 70 kg (154 lb)

How it is calculated

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)² = 70 ÷ (1.66 × 1.66) = 70 ÷ 2.7556 = 25.4.

At 166 cm the healthy-weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is 51.0–68.6 kg; 70 kg is 1.4 kg above the top of the healthy range. BMI 22 – the middle of the range – would be 60.6 kg.

Other weights at 166 cm

Weight	BMI	Category
50 kg	18.1	Underweight
55 kg	20.0	Healthy weight
60 kg	21.8	Healthy weight
65 kg	23.6	Healthy weight
70 kg	25.4	Overweight
75 kg	27.2	Overweight
80 kg	29.0	Overweight
85 kg	30.8	Obesity class I
90 kg	32.7	Obesity class I

70 kg at other heights

Height	BMI	Category
158 cm	28.0	Overweight
160 cm	27.3	Overweight
162 cm	26.7	Overweight
164 cm	26.0	Overweight
168 cm	24.8	Healthy weight
170 cm	24.2	Healthy weight
172 cm	23.7	Healthy weight
174 cm	23.1	Healthy weight

FAQ

What is the BMI of 70 kg at 166 cm?

BMI = 70 ÷ 1.66² = 25.4, which the WHO classifies as overweight.

What is a healthy weight for 166 cm?

A BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) corresponds to 51.0–68.6 kg (112 lb–151 lb).

Is BMI accurate for everyone?

BMI does not distinguish muscle from fat. Very muscular people, older adults and some ethnic groups (WHO suggests lower cut-offs for Asian populations: 23 overweight, 27.5 obese) may need waist measurements or body-fat estimates as well.

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